and that, is why all the warnings about staying well clear of power lines 
with antennas.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Fred Adams" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 3:47 PM
Subject: Family electrocuted putting up a ham radio antenna


> Authorities say rescue crews responded to a 911 call about the 
> electrocution
> Monday evening when they found the three on the ground not breathing.
>
> Authorities have identified the victims as 55-year-old Melville Braham,
> 49-year-old Anna Braham and 15-year-old Anthony Braham.
>
> Authorities say the family was attempting to raise the antenna when they
> lost control of the pole and it struck an overhead power line. The impact
> sent
> 13,000 volts of electricity through the pole the three were holding.
>
> The mother was pronounced dead at the scene. The father and son were taken
> to a hospital where they were pronounced dead.
>
> The Palm Bay Police Department Victim Services unit is working closely 
> with
> the surviving family members.